Use and Care Manual

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5. Cut branches one by one, as shown (Fig. 11).
Maintenance
mWARNING! Always switch the product o and let the
product cool down before performing inspection, maintenance
and cleaning work.
1. If the cordless pruner requires cleaning, do not use
solvents to clean it. Only use a moistened soft cloth. Never
let any liquid get inside the tool; and never immerse any
part of the tool into any liquid.
2. Inspect the product before each use for worn and
damaged parts. Do not operate it if you nd broken and
worn parts.
Blade Maintenance
To ensure years of ecient and trouble-free operation, blade
cleaning should be performed if sap and debris have built-
up, or if you live in an area where the soil is sandy. Cleaning
unusually heavy deposits may require removal of the blade.
NOTE: Snow Joe
®
+ Sun Joe
®
will not be held responsible for
any damage or injuries caused by repair of the pruner by an
unauthorized person or by mishandling of the trimmer.
1. Keep the cutting blades clean and free of debris. Remove
trimmings.
2. Keep the blades sharp. Have a worn or damaged cutting
device replaced with a new one of the same type by a
qualied specialist. Spare parts may be ordered online at
snowjoe.com or via phone by contacting the Snow Joe
®
+ Sun Joe
®
customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563).
Storage
When the tool will not be used for several months, proceed as
follows:
• Fully charge the battery.
• Clean the product as describe above.
• Make sure that the blade lock knob is in the lock position,
then assemble the blade cover over the blades (Fig. 12).
• Store the tool in a secure and dry location. The storage
temperature must always remains in the range of
41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C).
• Before using the tool after prolonged storage, fully
recharge the battery.
Battery Caution + Disposal
Always dispose of your battery pack according to federal,
state, and local regulations. Contact a recycling agency in your
area for recycling locations.
mCAUTION! Even discharged battery packs contain
some energy. Before disposing, use electrical tape to cover
the terminals to prevent the battery pack from shorting, which
could cause a re or explosion.
mWARNING! To reduce the risk of injury or explosion,
never burn or incinerate a battery pack even if it is damaged,
dead, or completely discharged. When burned, toxic fumes
and materials are emitted into the surrounding atmosphere.
1. Batteries vary according to device. Consult your manual
for specic information.
2. Install only new batteries of the same type in your product
(where applicable).
3. Failure to insert batteries in the correct polarity, as
indicated in the battery compartment or manual, may
shorten the life of the batteries or cause batteries to leak.
4. Do not mix old and new batteries.
5. Do not mix Alkaline, Standard (Carbon-Zinc), or
Rechargeable (Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, or
Lithium-Ion) batteries.
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Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Blade cover